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Mungo Baobab goes green on us...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 18 2024



"Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!!

Jedi Master Padrig Relandi, keeper of the Ancient Sacred Texts."

I so like the look of the new weapons!



Dan shares a customs update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 17 2024



"Some 5 minute modifications while I watch tv:

I cut and rotated one of the downward facing tusks on these "Masters Of The Universe: Masterverse" Pig-Head figures to face upwards.

In the second image, I combined parts from the left weapons to make the ones on the right. The weapons need to be repainted before they can be displayed."

I so like the look of the new weapons!



Mungo Baobab shares Scooby Doo Series...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 17 2024



"It’s not Star Wars related, but I did another “What if?

What if Scooby Doo and Shaggy were survivors of either a zombie apocalypse or a post apocalyptic earth."

Interesting!



Dan is finding new toys...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 15 2024

Looks like Gamestop and Five Below are some go to spots lately!



Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 14 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




RCW Creations sends in many updates...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 14 2024

"Latest diorama finished and ready to be collected by my client. Two story alleyway diorama, each story is modular and the top two floors in each I’ve turned into rooms, one as an office with working lights and the second is a dilapidated room. It’s measurements are: 21” in height 23.5” in width 36” in depth. The buildings and road are made from foam board and the accessories are either made from foam board or 3D printed."

As if that weren't enough he has also sent in some great updates for his roadway too.




Clone Troopr shares a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 14 2024

"Jaraeyla Fel (Darth Nox) - Sith Inquisitor

She was a slave-turned-Sith that fought her way up the Sith Empire's ranks with the help of dead Sith Lords. This is my last of 8 character classes in Star Wars: The Old Republic. This was probably the most hours I have ever put into a custom figure. It was really hard to get the hair and face right. I restarted SO many times 😅

- sculpted hair, facial scarring, top, and bracers - painted the entire figure - added a softgoods skirt - sealed with Krylon matte spray (first time posting a figure I've done this on)

I need to get my 8 SWTOR characters together in a group shot sometime soon."

She looks spot on with his reference image.



Hasbro shares new Villian Series...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 14 2024

"Hasbro announced several new additions inspired by the Dark Side of the Force with the all new Star Wars: The Black Series Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 3-Pack, Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Captain Enoch & Thrawn’s Night Troopers pack, as well as Darth Vader, and Stormtrooper as the two appeared in Star Wars: A New Hope! All of these products will be available for pre-order tomorrow, 3/14 at 1pm ET.

These reveals are part of Lucasfilm’s month-long product unveiling celebration kicking off today which will reveal new action figures, toys, collectibles, apparel, accessories and more with a spotlight on the villains of the Star Wars galaxy. Fans can visit StarWars.com/ImperialMarch throughout the month for more news and reveals tied to those foes of the Star Wars Saga.

Fans can check out more Star Wars products both part of, and separate of the campaign, at the following links:

www.amazon.com/starwars (Disney brand store)

www.amazon.com/hasbrocollectors (Hasbro Brand Store)"




Starchaser shares a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 13 2024

"Jek Taasren - Another member of the Wandering Star cell. Jek grew up in extreme poverty on the lower floors of Coruscant. In an effort to help feed his sick mother and younger siblings, he turned to a life of petty crime - mostly burglary. "

Starchaser is well on his way to creating his crime syndicate.



Mungo Baobob turns Jedi to the Dark Side...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 13 2024

"Let’s flip the script again. What if…the Jedi were actually the ones that served the dark side of the force? What if they were the ones with evil intentions, spreading fear through the galaxy?"

I have to say, some of these look pretty daggone good as Sith!

UPDATE! Mungo shares three new images of Darth Mace Windu!



Dan shares possible customization find...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 13 2024

Looks like you could turn this popcorn bucket into a nice ship custom!



Starchaser shares two new ones...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 10 2024

"Karph Mest and Onk Foe are two members of the Wandering Star criminal organization, in the same cell as Maaro. (Backstories still to come)"

You sure would never think of him as a Sith Lord. I mean perfect character to be Sith!



Mungo Baobab shares an image update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 10 2024

"Jar Jar Binks Sith theory concept.

Darth Cozen (I chose this name because I think it fit the concept of JJB being a secret/surprise Sith. Cozen means to cheat, deceive, or trick)."

You sure would never think of him as a Sith Lord. I mean perfect character to be Sith!



Starchaser shares a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 08 2024

"Vaxo Rend – human bounty hunter.

While on a hunt early in his career, Vaxo happened upon another hunter after the same quarry. Vaxo thought it was a friendly competition until he apprehended the mark and the Trandoshan hunter ambushed him."

He always has such great backstories for all of his customs.



Mungo shares a Jedi Knight Talong...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 08 2024

Wow! She looks fantastic as a Jedi Knight.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 07 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




Starchasers shares a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 07 2024

"And a new one:

Ezikarri Sorusalial – A landscape artist and professional gardener. In spite of his imposing size and somewhat frightening appearance, he is a gentle and serene being."

They look surprisingly good as the good guys.



Mungo Baobab shares new images...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 07 2024

"What If…Sith! Part 1

What if the Sith were actually serving the light side of the force?

Dooku Palpatine Vader Maul"

They look surprisingly good as the good guys.



Dan shares new toy news...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 07 2024

Looks like Spinmaster is delving into the cinematic universe! As always, Dan keeps us aware of what is happening with the different toy lines.



Black Throne shares a Mandalorian Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 07 2024

"I made another base to display a flying ship and for this round I present the mandalorian's N-1. It was a quick project squeezed between some larger ones."

BT is making me realize how much I miss the Mandalorian.



Darth Daddy sends in an Elias Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 03 2024

"This commission only took one base figure to create. We took a Clone Wars Pre Vizsla animated action figure then completely sanded and re-sculpted the body to make it look like Dengar in his Clone Wars appearances.

Elias sculpted the head in Blender and after he completed his design, he printed the head that he made on our 3D printer."

Talk about one awesome custom done up in TLC style!



Darth Sinister is working on some famous sister customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 03 2024

"Been working on modding these off and on for a while.

This is also a crossover event with my friend Echo_Six. I've been doing some molds from some heads he sent me."

It is so sad we still can't buy these figures on the regular pegs. Customizers have you covered!



Starchaser shares a new one...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 03 2024

"A quick one for today:

Maaro - A Pelleezeean (stolen straight from MOTU - call it a crossover if you wish). Due to the small population of Pelleezeeans and their simple pattern of life, most in the galaxy have not encountered them."

Starchaser sure comes up with some nice combinations.



Dan shares new toy news...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 03 2024

Dan always figures out where the new stuff is whether online or in store! Click here to get your new set today.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 29 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




Dan reviews a Beasty...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 29 2024

"Monstars Humanoids From The Deep" Action Figure Review"

Dan always does his reviews with the action figure customizer in mind!



Hasbro annouces Wal-mart Black Series Nite Owl...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 28 2024

"STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES MANDALORIAN NITE OWL

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Summer 2024)

STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES MANDALORIAN NITE OWL figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in season 3 of STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN. A group of mostly female Mandalorian warriors spearheaded by Bo-Katan Kryze, the Nite Owls joined forces with Children of the Watch to reclaim Mandalore. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories including a jetpack and blaster.

Available for pre-order 3/14 at 7am PST at Walmart.com as a part of Walmart Collector Con."

We will get you the link as soon as we are able!



Starchaser is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 28 2024

"Bec Tondeetra - Big Rotunda the artisan behind Thewel’s Gold small batch brews, “Far from the Galactic Core, Big Rotunda lives in a mystical land and strives to perfectly blend the magical ingredients to produce Thewel’s Gold Brews, small batch exotic spirits that will lift your spirit.”"

Once again a great character with a great backstory!



Clone Trooper shares a new one...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 28 2024

"Cipher Nine" Vantarus Fel This is my Imperial Agent character from the SWTOR (Star Wars The Old Republic) videogame. He is wearing the RD-06B outfit with various other pieces.

This was a really fun figure to put together!"

Man, he is on fire this past few months!



eBay asks us to clarify...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, February 27 2024

We are an eBay affliate and our links do provide us compensation to keep the site running and operational. Thank you for using the links we provide. Without your supoort we wouldn't have this place!



Clone Troopr revisits one of his old customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, February 23 2024

"Refreshed one of my favorite customs from almost 10 years ago: Satele Shan.

I replaced her braids, forearm armor, lightsaber hilt, belt buckle, and lower leg armor with 3D-printed parts designed by MJBcustoms I also repainted the brown gloves, brown belt, black leggings, and brown boots with a matte paint.

Wow, talk about a great difference!



Mungo Baobab shares new AI artwork...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, February 23 2024

He has created some Cathar Jedi images this time out. It is hard for me to pick a favorite.



Dan shares new toy news...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, February 23 2024

Dan is finding out some information on the new Godzilla vs. Kong Line.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 22 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




Starchasers shares a quick custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 22 2024

"Here's a quick one:

Hurrmen – a Fluudling. 'urrmen (he always pronounces it with a silent “H”) is friendly, kind, generally happy and somewhat simple-minded. He is also exceptionally strong. He is a laborer who can be found wherever he is needed in the community. When he is frightened (either for himself or a friend) he can become very agitated and in this state is dangerous due to his prodigious strength."

It will be interesting to see if this is integrated with his alleyway dio.



RCW Creations shares a dio update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 22 2024

"WIP update

Well the clock is ticking on me to get this road painted for this afternoon. Yesterday I glued, scored, marked up and 3D printed a manhole cover but couldn’t get it painted because I had to go out last night but I got the first coat on this morning, cracked the heating on and hope in an hour I can go back to it."

It will be interesting to see if this is integrated with his alleyway dio.



Black Thorne creates a great display piece...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 22 2024

"Last year I bought some of my firsts full metal sabers, but had no ideal way the display them in a cool way. A few days ago I put together this small rack using some leftovers metal pieces I had lying arround, painted the thing to better fit the star wars universe and for now this is will be my Katarn's display:"

Sure looks like a great way to display them to me.



Darth More checks up on Tunghori...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 22 2024

"Two more figures added to

https://www.tunghori.com/starwars"

It is always interesting to see the figures this Power Seller has.



JDeck shares a parts swap custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 21 2024

"Here's a simple parts swap. Body; TVC Hondo Ohnaka, Head, hands; legacy Quarren soldier.

Cyano Scudd was a Galgrebian pirate, most known for his aggressiveness and hatred for the Empire. To many of his fellow pirates he exemplified the true spirit of Galgrebaa."

This is a great parts swap!



RCW Creations starts work on a roadway...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 21 2024

"New commissioned piece

Work on my current diorama is currently on hold because it’s been loaned out to an animator for a week but he has asked me to build him a road with two pavements running up either side for Thursday for another animation he has planned.

This piece is 47” x 90”, the road is made from 10mm foam board and the pavements are 6 mm. Last night I cut the pieces and scored in the pavement flags and curbs. At the moment I am waiting for the glue to dry as I’ve glued the pavements to the roads and later this afternoon I will be adding pavement cracks, potholes etc before applying the first layer of paint."

I look forward to hopefully seeing this animation too!



Dan shares Mattel News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 21 2024

Looks like Jurassic World is creating new mutant dinos! Wow, the size of that new Allosaurus!



RCW Creations updates his dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, February 20 2024

"WIP update

I’ve almost finished the first interior with applying a brown wash over the walls and then dry brushing over the wash after it’s dried."

Is this going to be his most awesome dio to date? It is sure shaping up that way.



Mungo Baobab shares new AI artwork...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, February 20 2024

"Luke on Myrkr"

These variations on Luke are great!



Darth Sinister creates his own Jaxxon using AI parts...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, February 20 2024

"Okay. We're having a crossover event. There is a discussion over on Mungo Baobab AI Art pages about the acceptance of AI art as a whole. Some of you know that I create my "digital customs" with other photos and art work. I'm even starting to use AI parts in my digital customs. I don't credit any models or artists because some of these have hundreds of layers and the picture part used could be the size of a dime in perspective.

This digital custom is one of my favorite EU characters. That's no secret and Mungo Baobab has tackled him in AI. He has graciously allowed me to use his AI Art to create my Jaxxon."

Now I really like this one!



RCW Creations starts work on the innner rooms...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, February 19 2024

"WIP update

I’ve been working on one of the interiors of my alleyway diorama. I’ve gone with an abandoned interior, tattered walls, floorboards, cracked walls, when I’ve finished painting the interior I will add a broken ceiling. I’ve started to paint the bricks and floorboards and then added a dark brown wash over them. The next steps is to paint the walls."

It is amazing to see all the small pieces of work he has done here to make this something truly epic. Take a look at the outside of this.




Mungo Baobab shares new AI Generated Artwork...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, February 18 2024

"Jaxxon the Lepi"

It is just so awesome to see all the different variations and to try and pick out your favorite.



Hasbro shares Escape from Order 66 Set...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, February 16 2024

"STAR WARS THE VINTAGE COLLECTION ESCAPE FROM ORDER 66

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $64.99 / Available: Summer 2024)

When Order 66 was enacted, Clone Captain Rex turned on his friend and former Jedi Ahsoka Tano – but with the help of a few brave droids, Ahsoka removed Clone Captain Rex’s inhibitor chip just in time. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION ESCAPE FROM ORDER 66 figure pack inspired by STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. Build out the iconic scene from the series with figures of Ahsoka Tano (Siege of Mandalore), R7-A7, CH-33P (Cheep) and RG-G1 (G-G). These figures feature premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes 4 figures and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories.

Available for pre-order 2/15 at 1pm ET exclusively at Amazon. "

Looks like a nice set to me..


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 8 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




Clone Troopr shares a custom droid...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 15 2024

"GE-3 Protocol Droid - (KOTOR) Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic This is in 3.75 inch scale.

3D model designed by Skylu 3D Props. Super nostalgic for me when I saw that this was available. So many of these droids are riddled throughout both KOTOR games. I purchased the printed kit, assembled it and painted it."

First off it is great to see him back! I also am interested to hear your take on AI generated artwork.



Mungo Baobab is back...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 14 2024

"It has been a long while since I have submitted anything."

First off it is great to see him back! I also am interested to hear your take on AI generated artwork.



Clone Troopr shares a new Sith Lord custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, February 11 2024

"Darth Jadus (SWTOR)

Member of the Dark Council and Head of Imperial Intelligence, this Sith lived during the Old Republic. The player can meet him in the SWTOR videogame.

The 3D model was created by Solidsoulju. I purchased the 3D-printed parts and painted and fitted them onto a blank figure. I also added 3 layers of softgoods. I added some bendy wire to the bottom of the softgoods to make it poseable. The lightsaber blade is removable."

Now this is a great addition to his Sith Lord Collection!



Clone Troopr shares a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, February 11 2024

"Dan has gotten his hands on the action figure done in the likeness of one of his friends in the hobby. This is just good stuff folks!



Clone Troopr shares a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, February 09 2024

"Kashyyyk Trooper

Much more accurate 3D-printed head on the old 3.75" figure. I painted the helmet and repainted the armor to match the green I used for the helme"

Now that is one nice Trooper!


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 8 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




RCW Creations shares a video of his latest dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 08 2024

"WIP update.

I’ve printed a newspaper box, sorted out the LED for lamp post, I’ve just got a couple of little things to add and then I can start working on the interiors of the top two floors."

Click here to see all the great new products!



Raylen shares a bunch of new products...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 08 2024

"From light fixtures for gantries, new cargo crates, and a new console there is just a ton of new things that you can add to your playability of your AF Lines."

Click here to see all the great new products!



Hasbro announces awesome new E-Wing...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 08 2024

"Hasbro lifted the curtain on a brand-new starship and figure which has never appeared previously in The Vintage Collection the New Republic E-Wing and KE4N4! Inspired by its appearance in the Ahsoka Disney+ series, the set includes the New Republic vessel and KE4-N4 astromech droid seen in the lively world of Lothal.

The set is available for pre-order beginning 2/7 at 1pm ET exclusively at Hasbro Pulse with pre-orders closing 3/5 at 11:59pm ET. The set will also be available at Disney Stores & Parks this fall."

It is awesome to see a new ship offering!



Dan reviews Mythic Legions Magic Effects...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 07 2024

"Mythic Legions" Magic Effects sets review:

These sets come in 2 styles- "Heroic" and "Evil", although, to be honest, all of the effects kind of look "evil" as evil characters like Skeletor often use green colored spells, and the skull and snake spells are hard to consider "heroic".

The spells are all made of translucent plastic and are quite rigid, which should keep them from drooping too much in displays.

They are intended for 7" figures, but I will be using them for 3.75" and 4" figures. I will need to source some clear dowels to support the longer spells when used in dioramas."

Click through to see what he thought of all these.



Dan sends in word on a good fundraiser...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, February 07 2024

"I just placed an order with Skeletron (https://skeletron.com/) for a Gyre Wolf figure to honor the memory of my friend Gary "Goggles" Head! The proceeds go to his family, so go buy one if you want an awesome action figure and to help out the family of a long time member of the collecting community!"

It sure sounds like an awesome cause to me.



Hasbro sends word on new offerings...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, February 06 2024

"Hasbro revealed the latest additions and innovation to their Lightsaber Forge line with Kyber Core! These sabers feature either a translucent cover or a see-through glowing core which reveals the inner workings of the Lightsaber, the kyber crystal. Coming this Spring, fans can purchase new Kyber Core Lightsabers including Baylan Skoll, Sabine Wren, Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and Darth Vader.

We’re also excited to share the latest addition to Star Wars Droidables – everyone’s favorite expressive, de-stressive sidekick – R5-D4! R5 will be available exclusively at Walmart until later this summer."

It is great to see new products on the horizon.



RCW Creations shares the latest with his dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, February 05 2024

"WIP update.

With the exteriors finished, I’ve been busy printing and making accessories. I’ve made pallets (which need painting) and trash bags and another oil barrel but thinking of making another couple. For the past couple of days I’ve been printing a street light but the base is a little bigger than I had hoped. I’m just printing off the glass dome for the top and then I can add a led in it."

Couldn't you see a ton of AF Lines using this one!



Raylen creates Luke's Garage...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, February 05 2024

"Luke's Garage. After coming out with the Oil Bath Unit (from Hole in the Ground Productions) I thought I needed some structure to build out the scene. I debated on making the entire round floor but it would have taken up much more shelf real estate and I figure most everything fits within this area. "

I must say this is a pretty nice set.



Clone Troopr shares a custom Blaze Trooper...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, February 4 2024

"Clone Blaze Trooper

This trooper appeared in the Revenge of the Sith PS2 videogame. Obi-Wan fights these troopers off as he tries to escape Utapau after Order 66 is issued."

Now that Trooper looks like he could dish out some damage.



JDeck is back...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, February 4 2024

"I got the N1 on an ebay auction for half price minus the Din figure. I figured I'd repaint it into a hotrod N1. I decided on red, like a Ferrari, it gives it more contrast than chrome on silver on grey. "

It is great to see him back and with a great new painted ship too.



Starchaser finishes his Twelve Days of Customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, February 4 2024

"Took a couple of weeks, but I finally got a group shot of the "12 Days of Christmas" customs 2023/2024 (I was tempted to add the two from yesterday, but...nah):"

Be sure to see the two new customs as well. That Toydarian is awesome.



Lenny Quinn repurposes a kids playset...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, February 4 2024

"I've seen a few of these Kid Connection Space Exploration Play Sets from Walmart customized, here's my take."

Man does that look great.



Darth Sinister is back with some awesome graphic work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, February 2 2024

"A More Civilized Time. For over a thousand generations the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times, before the Empire.

My re-do of the Obi-Wan Kenobi from many years back. This gives a better look at the uniform. After seeing "Star Wars" at 10 years old in 1977 the mysterious statement that Ben told Luke after giving him his father's lightsaber ran wild in my imagination."

Oh yeah, I could see him looking like that.



Hasbro releases news on Epic Hero Series...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, February 2 2024

"Hasbro Star Wars galaxy of toys is expanding in 2024 with new 4-inch-scale Epic Hero Series figures on shelves now! The line kicks off this Spring with an iconic lineup of favorite characters inspired by the films, series and stories that have captured imaginations for nearly 50 years. Each figure in this Epic Hero Series assortment comes with their signature accessory!

Kids looking to gear up their figures a little more can purchase the Deluxe Epic Hero Series figures like Paz Vizsla. Vizsla comes battle ready with his jetpack, flame thrower and power blaster that launches a projectile to take out any enemies that stand in his way! Fans can expect more standard and Deluxe Epic Hero Series Star Wars figures to release this Fall."

Most of these seem to come out in the Spring and some are store exclusives.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 1 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




RCW Creations is still going strong on his new dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, February 1 2024

"WIP update

I’ve been working on the accessories, first I’ve added 2 LED lights, one above each of the doors. I’ve added a double fuse box with wires running to the AC unit, up the wall and disappear behind the building. On the other building a single fuse box with a wire running up the wall and again disappears behind the building. A switch and cable running up towards the garage door."

He is really taking this one to new levels.



RCW Creations adds to his diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 31 2024

"WIP update

Here’s what it looks like so far.

I’ve painted the doors buts need to dirty them up and add door handles. Added corrugated cardboard for garage door. Painted the pipes, ac units and windows. Need to add wires and fuse boxes. I have some more accessories to make and paint and I’ve bought a couple of mini desk lights which I’m going to break down and use as lights above each of the two doors."

It just keeps getting better and better.



RCW Creations adds another great diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 30 2024

"WIP update

I’ve made a lot of painting progress over the past couple of days. I added a brown wash over the bricks and pavement, and a black wash over the cornerstones. While that was drying, I cut a hole into the foam and glued the rim of the manhole cover.

Today I’ve dry brushed a light brown over the bricks, a light grey over the pavement, cornerstones and the on top of the wall. I sponged a light grey over the road and one of the doors."

This really looks fantastic folks.



Clone Troopr makes a custom out of his video game character...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 30 2024

"Major Nitraus Fel - my Old Republic videogame Trooper character

I sculpted the hair and cybernetics onto a bald head. Bought some 3D printed trooper parts and fitted it onto the figure. Painted the figure and parts. He has a swappable helmet.

This completes all 4 classes of my Republic side characters: Jedi Consular, Jedi Knight, Trooper, and Smuggler

This is in 3.75 inch scale"

Tell me that dude doesn't look tough!



Dan sends word on new Ahsoka Droid Set...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 30 2024

"Click here to go order your set today.

I must say this is a pretty nice set.



RCW Creations shares a dio update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 29 2024

"WIP update

Almost finished painting the first coats onto the buildings and road, while printing off 6 more window frames.

When the paint is dry I will be adding the washes over all surfaces.

Apologies for the lack of figures in these pictures but paint is still wet "

He is really bringing this one along!



Black Thorne shares a new prop build...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 29 2024

"I dont usually have opportunities to work on 1:1 stuff, there is almost no acess to kits here and importing anything to Brazil is no easy task. However, I managed to get a watergun based on the original PKD blaster and made this repaint.

It's not 100% perfect but its close enough to the real thing for my eyes."

This looks fantastic to me!



Darth Daddy shares an Elias Build...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 29 2024

"Elias just finished his latest Ninth Sister commission from the Jedi: Fallen Order video game."

Wow is all I can say!


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 25 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




Hasbro shares news and images of new action figures...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 24 2024

"During the Hasbro Pulse Star Wars Fanstream, the Star Wars team unveiled an incredible slate of Vintage Collection and Black Series products inspired by the Skywalker Saga films as well as TV series: Star Wars: Rebels, The Bad Batch, The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. These new reveals include the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Sabine Wren & Chopper (C1-10P) 2-pack on Lothal Capital City mural cardback, Clone Commander Rex (Bracca Mission), The Black Series Grand Admiral Thrawn, Droideka Destroyer Droid, and many more.

Add these exciting new figures to your collection throughout 2024, and Grand Admiral Thrawn in Spring 2025, with pre-orders opening for all today, 1/24 at 1pm ET."

I am liking the looks of quite a few of these!








Ron Hembling shares a new Indiana Jones Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 23 2024

"Hi All,

Indiana Jones 1:12 vignette.

Recipe.

Indy - is from Hasbro and I posed him and the glued the joints and puttied them up and painted and weathered him using Vallejo Paints/ Games Workshop Paints and Pastel Chalks.

Base - is MDF foam cut to shape and the stairs/column/floor are also MDF foam cut to size and glued in place, and I then used a piece of sandstone and pushed it into the foam to simulate the stone texture. The snakes I picked up a bag of 100 from Ebay and the pots and statues are STL files and I resized them using my resin printer, the torch is made using balsa wood and the torch was done using Woodland Scenics Water effects and the sand is fine river sand.

Ron

Ron can do magic. He can do anything that he desires!



RCW Creations starts the paint work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 22 2024

"WIP update

First coat painted for the brick, while this is drying I am printing off window frames. One down and 7 more to go!

I really like the gritty feel to this one!



Raylen shares new offering...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 22 2024

"Conference Room walls now available. 11 give you a half circle as they are each angled. No need to eyeball and shape.

He has also given us new offerings in the form of gantries and ladders to get into your Rebel Ships too!



Darth More checks in on Tunghori...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 19 2024

"TungHori gives you a second shot for two rare Jedi figures from TAC and TVC. This time around they come complete according to the pictures provided.

https://www.tunghori.com/starwars."

It is interesting to see some of the characters he puts out for sale.



RCW Creations shares an update to his latest dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 19 2024

"After adding some final bits to the windows I’ve now applied a black undercoat of paint. It’s now time to paint this set. While the paint the was drying, I have started to print some of the accessories which will be added after I’ve finished painting, the first is a manhole cover."

He is really bringing this one home.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 18 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




Jlw515 is back after ten years...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 18 2024

"When the new Target exclusive Boba Fetts were released, I just had to grab some. I prefer TESB Boba Fett's color scheme over ROTJ, plus I love how the flamethrower/laser details are exposed on the left gauntlet. So, I knew I would try my hand at updating a custom TESB Boba Fett!"

This looks like fun to me!



Clone Troopr shares a great Mandalore the Ultimate...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 12 2024

"Mandalore the Ultimate from the KOTOR comics
- 3.75 inch scale
- fitted and painted 3D-printed pieces onto a figure
- added soft goods

I made one before for a family member but with other parts and Mandalore the Indomitable as the base figure. It is, however, pretty hard for me to match the accuracy of 3D printed parts, and I was still missing a Mandalore the Ultimate in my collection.

Really glad to be able to add this along with my Canderous Ordo, Rohlan Dyre, and Demagol (fully 3D printed). The hope is to someday add some Neo-Crusaders into the mix Enjoy!"

I love the depth of this one. Think about how many genres could use this too.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newsletter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 11 2024

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




RCW Creations is getting closer to finishing his latest diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 11 2024

"Once this was done I started to build a second story to both buildings, each to same dimensions to ground floor. Once the foam was cut, I cut out 4 windows in each, added the brickwork, glued it together, including adding right angle pieces to keep it all square and then finished for the day by cutting foam pieces for the roof."

I love the depth of this one. Think about how many genres could use this too.



RCW Creations sends in a diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 10 2024

"Build update

I’ve been working on the pavements and the wall at the rear of this pieces. I scored the curb, flag stones, brickwork and cracks in the stone."

He is definitely making this look awesome with each new installment.



Starchaser shares a new Lobot...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 08 2024

"Twelfth Day of Christmas
(well, its a couple minutes past midnight my time. Ran out of hours today - something about work...

Lobot - after the retaking of Bespin, Lobot put his unique capacities to work. His ability to interface with computers and do rapid computations made him a highly sought after consultant to numerous business and government interests. He travels often, but can often be seen around Coruscant advising politicians and lobbyists."

I always wondered what happened to Lobot. Now I know.



Clone Troopr shares a new custom figure...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 08 2024

"My next custom:

Nightsister Merrin from the Jedi: Fallen Order videogame

- Painted a 3D printed head and fitted the socket for the figure
- Added soft goods
- Repainted figure
- Sculpted heels since the character is closer to Cal's height in-game"

This one looks spot on to me.



Ron Hembling shares a new Indiana Jones diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 08 2024

"Hi All,

Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Aztecs - 1:12 scale.

Figure - is Indy from the Hasbro Indy adventure series and I glued and covered the joints and painted and weathered him using Vallejo Paints and Pastel Chalks.

Base - is MDF foam which was cut to shape and then I used individual pieces of thin foam to make the stones and glued them in place. I then went around with a pencil and added cracks and then I used a piece of sandstone and pressed it into the foam.

The pots/statues/coins/medallion were resized and printed on my 3D resin printer, and they were then sanded and painted and attached to the base. I added dirt to the base and spread it out to fill in the gaps and then added watered down PVA glue to keep it in place. The moss was done using sand/green paint/watered down PVA glue and applied with a small brush and then I added the coins.

Ron"

See why I think Ron is Magic!




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